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A former Marine was convicted Tuesday in the deaths of the "American Sniper" author and another man at a shooting range two years ago, as jurors rejected defense arguments that he was insane and suffered from psychosis.
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As part of Real Sports' 20th anniversary season, comedians from within the HBO family give their unusual takes on the sports world. This month, Bill Maher offers his signature 'New Rules' for sports.
People at New York Fashion Week had many style ideas and found creative ways to stay warm.
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The Starters discuss if the Grizzlies are a contender, debate the “Best Supporting Player”, “Best Director” and “Best Foreign Language Player”, consider if the All-Star break was too long, whether the Cavs signing Kendrick Perkins is a good idea, and if JaVale McGee “The Mentor” will work out well in Philly. Watch The Starters weekdays at 630ET on NBATV or get more of them on their website: http://nba.com/thestarters
Here are the Top 5 moments from week 17 in the NBA, Starters style. Watch The Starters weekdays at 630ET on NBATV or get more of them on their website:http://nba.com/thestarters
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Sound Tigers vs. Norfolk Admirals
Sun. February 22nd at 3:00pm
Former U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada has a stern warning for the rest of the field in the 2015 Boxcino heavyweight tournament.
“If I win this first fight,” Estrada (20-5, 6 KOs) said, “it’s over for the rest of these guys.”
The 34-year-old Providence, R.I., heavyweight joined the field early this week when Mario Heredia was pulled from the tournament due to an undisclosed medical issue.
With an impressive amateur background that includes a spot in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and a professional career highlighted by hard-fought bouts against championship contenders Tomasz Adamek and Alexander Povetkin, Estrada’s resume stacks up against that of anyone else’s in the eight-man field, including Friday’s quarterfinal opponent, Lenroy Thomas (18-3, 9 KOs).
“This is a great opportunity,” Estrada said. “I’m always in the gym. I’ve been doing this for 27 years.
“Most fighters in the heavyweight division today, I think my resume stacks up great against, regardless of [the fact] I have five losses. I’ve lost to actual real fighters. I just go in there and I fight. That’s all I do. Regardless of whether this guy fights someone else, or this guy fights that guy, I try to make sure that when I go in that ring that I’m fighting someone that’s worth it.
“I don’t ever want to be known as a guy who fights guys that aren’t up to my level or above me.”
Estrada’s six-round showdown with Thomas, along with the other three quarterfinal bouts in the tournament, will air live on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, N.Y.
In addition to returning to the national spotlight, Estrada is also returning to his roots, entering a new promotional agreement with his first promoter, Jimmy Burchfield Sr. of CES Boxing, and Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions. Estrada began his professional career with the Rhode Island-based Burchfield in 2004 and fought under the promotional guidance of CES against Povetkin and Adamek before becoming a free agent in 2010.
“We’ve believed in Jason from Day 1 and never lost our faith in his ability to become heavyweight champion of the world,” Burchfield said. “Long before he qualified for the Olympics, we recognized Jason’s unique talents and are proud to have played a role in his development as a professional.
“This is a joyous day for us, because Jason is back where he belongs and with the promotional guidance of myself and Artie Pelullo, one of the best in the business, there’s no doubt in my mind Jason Estrada will be America’s next great heavyweight champion. This tournament is a tremendous opportunity and he’s ready to win.”
Estrada’s road to championship glory took a major detour following his narrow loss to Adamek in 2010. He returned 11 months later in a surprising knockout loss to Franklin Lawrence and soon after underwent surgery to repair nagging elbow and ankle injuries, which had plagued him since his amateur career.
“I was on a roll, winning fight after fight, so I just put off having surgery,” Estrada said.
Having declared himself injury-free for the first time in seven years, Estrada returned to the ring in late 2011, beginning a year-long stretch in which he won four consecutive bouts – two by knockout – but more surgeries followed in 2013 after his win over Galen Brown, including a procedure to repair a torn ACL, derailing his career for two more years.
“It seemed like I had a black cloud over me,” Estrada said. “I’m trying to get healthy and everything starts to click and then – boom! – something else happens. Then I’m starting from scratch again, starting to get motivated and I’m doing things I’m supposed to do again and – boom! – something else happens.”
Though he still wasn’t 100 percent, Estrada returned in July to face former amateur standout and Massachusetts native Steve Vukosa, who was fighting for the first time in more than 12 years. The 38-year-old Vukosa won by majority decision and has since earned a spot alongside Estrada in the Boxcino tournament, where he’ll face Donovan Dennis (10-1, 8 KOs) Friday night.
“Mentally, I think I was prepared. Physically, I wasn’t. I wasn’t at all,” Estrada said of the fight against Vukosa. “I’m still having issues, but it’s not the time to complain. When opportunities like this come along, you have to snatch it up. I’m 34 years old. There’s no more waiting, taking rests and all this nonsense. I have to get up there and fight and hopefully I have everything I need.
“After this first fight, these guys are in trouble.”
Estrada’s aware this might be his last opportunity to make a run at a world championship. Youth is no longer on his side and he’s coming off major ankle, elbow and knee surgery. He’s dealt with setbacks in the ring and criticism outside of it, whispers from boxing fans and media who say he’s never reached his full potential. He’s learned to brush it off and focus on what matters most.
“You hear it, but what are you going to do? That’s their job. It’s their job to either criticize you or love you,” Estrada said. “I can’t get mad at anyone anymore about that kind of stuff. Before, I used to get upset and want to have an issue with it. The more I think about it, it’s their job. Without these guys criticizing you, without these guys loving you, you wouldn’t even have anyone there to talk about you.
“I’m not even worrying about that. I’ve had setbacks like everyone else. Some people have it lucky and slide right on through. I just go for it. I don’t run from anyone. That’s a pride thing. I go in there and fight regardless of my situation. If you can’t respect that or respect the type of person and fighter I am, oh well. You can’t please everybody.”
Estrada can silence the critics beginning Friday night. The field also includes six-round quarterfinal bouts between Razvan Cojanu (12-1, 7 KOs) and Ed Fountain (10-0,4 KOs) and Andrey Fedesov (25-3, 20 KOs) and Nat Heaven (9-1, 7 KOs).
Training Camp Notes: Steve Cunningham "Kennedy is my motivation."
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Philadelphia, PA: As the 38-year old USBA Heavyweight Champion and two-time former cruiserweight world champion Steve "USS" Cunningham (28-6, 13 KOs) prepares to defend his title against Vyacheslav "Czar" Glazkov (19-0-1, 12 KOs) and fight for the mandatory position in the IBF, he does it a little differently than he has in the past, but with a newfound level of strength and courage he gained from an unlikely source, his nine-year old daughter Kennedy.
For the first time in almost five years, Cunningham will be away from his family while he trains in Philadelphia with his trainer, the legendary Brother Naazim Richardson. He is staying alone in a dorm-like room at his gym, but is not bothered by it as a Veteran of the United States Navy: "I was in the Navy for four years so I lived in crowded rooms with 80 guys before; so this is alright with me," explained Cunningham.
As much as Steve misses his family, they are apart for a great reason: his daughter, Kennedy, is in Pittsburgh with his wife and sons recovering from a heart transplant. Kennedy was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and doctors told Steve and his wife, Livvy, that she would most likely die at a very young age. Kennedy defied the odds by surviving multiple surgeries and a lifetime of doctors and hospitals, until last year, when doctors told the Cunninghams all hope was lost and they needed to take their daughter home and make her comfortable. A few days later, on April 4, 2014, a devastated Steve put on a career-defining performance (with Kennedy front and center), overcoming two knockdowns to hand Amir "Hardcore" Mansour his first pro loss and take the USBA Heavyweight Title.
After his victory over Mansour, Steve and Livvy decided to get a second opinion. Their search brought them to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh where Dr. Victor Morell told them Kennedy was a candidate for a transplant. They listed her for a new heart and the Cunninghams relocated to Pittsburgh to anxiously wait for the call that would save their daughter's life. The boxing community responded with an outpouring of support, raising over $30,000 to help defray the costs associated with the surgery and move that would not be covered by insurance. During this emotionally fraught time, Steve continued to train and defeated Natu Visinia by knock out on October 8, 2014 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia with Kennedy at ringside.
Finally, in December, Kennedy got her new heart. It was the same week that Steve learned he would get another shot to earn a world heavyweight title fight against Glazkov. Steve said that Kennedy was rock solid while they waited in the hospital for the surgery that might save her life or end it. He said, "The way she handled the whole thing head-on, I just need to remember the confident look on her face as she was in the hospital waiting for her surgery to give me all the steam I need. Kennedy is my motivation. She was going into her transplant surgery with a "Let's go!" attitude. That is my attitude right now."
After several weeks in the hospital and a few hiccups along the way, Kennedy was finally allowed to leave the hospital, but she must remain in Pittsburgh to be near her doctors while she recovers. So, Steve happily trains alone.
Despite appearing in eight IBF Cruiserweight World Championship fights, Steve has never fought on HBO before. When asked about making his HBO debut onMarch 14, Steve said, "I am super excited to be fighting on HBO, FINALLY! And I want my performance to ensure that this is not my last time fighting on HBO."
This fight against Glazkov will be the second time Cunningham has faced a MainEvents' stablemate. In 2012, he lost a split decision against Tomasz Adamek. Glazkov has also faced Adamek (on March 15, 2014) and defeated him via unanimous decision. Cunningham was on hand to witness Glazkov's defeat over Adamek and appeared as a guest commentator on the telecast. He said, "He beat Adamek and did a damn good job with it and I think I am going to see a better version of Glazkov than the one that fought Adamek." However, Steve added, "Glazkov is a damn good fighter and good fighters bring out the best in other fighters. That is what I believe is going to happen. The game plan is the same as usual: win by all means."
About Kovalev vs. Pascal Kovalev vs. Pascal is a 12-round fight for the WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Championship Titles. The fight will be televised live on HBOWorld Championship Boxing® on March 14, 2015 from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Tickets are on sale now at the Bell Centre ticket office, at www.evenko.ca, by telephone at 1-855-310-2525 or through Club de Boxe Champion (514-376-0980). This event is a co-promotion of Main Events and InterBox, presented by Vidéotron in association with Mise-O-Jeu.
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LINCOLN, R.I. (Feb. 19th, 2015) -- Fourteen-time Bellator vet and 2004 U.S. Judo Olympian Rick Hawn (19-4) makes his CES MMA debut against Derek Loffer (9-2) in the main event of "CES MMA XXVIII," scheduled for Friday, March 13th, 2015 live from Twin River Casino on AXS TV.
The top four bantamweights in the northeast will also be in action on national television when Joey Gomez (5-0, 5 KO) takes onKin Moy (6-1) and Andre "The Asian Sensation" Soukhamthath (8-2) fights Brian "Boom" Kelleher (11-7). Providence's Greg "Ribz" Rebello (17-6) faces "Crazy" Mike Mucitelli (7-1) and Todd "The Hulk" Chattelle (12-11) returns to battle Roger "The Lepracaun" Carroll (15-11) on the main televised card.
The undercard features several exciting bouts, including Kyle Bochniak (4-0) taking on Dominic Warr (5-4); Willie Brown(2-1) battling Jesse McElligott (5-1) and Tommy Venticinque(1-2) facing Toby Oden (1-1). Tickets are priced at $40, $55, $100 and $125 (VIP) and can be purchased online atwww.cesmma.com and www.twinriver.com, by phone at 401-724-2253/2254 or at the Twin River Players Club.
-- CES --
Just before midnight, Officers Francisco Sanchez and Ryan Hall were
making a pass through the parking lot of the Regal Inn. They were
looking for those involved in illicit activity. The property is well
known to Officers who respond regularly to complaints of trespassing,
prostitution, drug crimes and the like.
Jayvais Patterson
The Officers circled through the rear of the motel and spotted two
young men standing outside. ‘No Trespassing’ signs were posted on
several parts of the building. The Officers asked if the pair had rented
a room. The men ignored them and walked down the driveway. When they
reached the corner of the building, one of the men, Jayvais Patterson
(9-10-1994), of Blake Street in New Haven, slipped on a patch of ice and
fell down.
It seamed that instead of bracing for the fall, Patterson had been
protecting something he had in or under his sweatshirt. The Officers
suspected he may be armed and approached cautiously.Patterson and his associate,
Randy Lee Sullivan (2-25-1990), of Burwell
Street in New Haven, kept on walking. When the Officers asked them to
stop, Patterson again ignored them and picked up his pace.
When the Officers stopped him, Officer Hall discovered what Patterson
had been protecting. It was a loaded “Iver Johnson’s Arms & Cycle
Works” chrome revolver.
Both Patterson and Sullivan were arrested and charged with criminal
trespassing. Patterson is on Probation. He has neither has a pistol
permit nor any guns registered to him. He was also charged with criminal
possession of a firearm and interfering with a Police Officer. The gun,
which has no available record, was placed into evidence.
Officer David B Hartman, Media Liaison
Office of the Chief
Headquarters
New Haven Police Department
1 Union Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
Office - 203-946-6285
Department Mobile - 203-589-3238
dhartman@newhavenct.net
New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp will join commissioners and officials
of the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Trees (Parks and
Rec) Tuesday morning for a ribbon-cutting and rededication of Edgewood
Park’s Coogan Pavilion. Extensive renovation of the facility was
required after a two-alarm fire there in 2012.
Coogan Pavilion was dedicated in 1961 and is named for James E. Coogan,
a longstanding New Haven parks director in the 1950s. Before the fire
the facility had been used primarily as a base camp for Parks and Rec
summer programs and for storage. Officials say the renovated facility
will be much more versatile and serve as a year ‘round drop-in
recreation center. Among other features, it will have LED lighting and a
meeting room for community groups; plans are for the new building to be
open six days a week.
Tomorrow’s ribbon cutting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the Coogan
Pavilion, just off Whalley Avenue at the northernmost end of Edgewood
Park. Members of the press corps are invited to cover this event.
● Who: New Haven Mayor Toni N. Harp and officials of the city’s
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Trees.
● What: Ribbon-cutting and rededication of Edgewood Park’s
Coogan Pavilion, after an extensive renovation of the facility made
necessary by a two-alarm fire there in the fall of 2012.
● When: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
● Where: Coogan Pavilion in Edgewood Park, just off Whalley Avenue
at the northernmost end of Edgewood Park in New Haven.
● Why: To return to community use a facility that was badly
damaged during a 2012 fire.
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